Former United States President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada's invitation to join his newly formed Board of Peace after a public exchange of criticisms with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum. The dispute centered around Carney's insistence on preconditions for Canada's $1 billion membership fee and his condemnation of coercion by powerful nations, which Trump took as a slight against the United States. Trump responded by revoking the invitation and reiterating his view that Canada benefits from its relationship with the United States, while Carney defended Canada's independence and values in a speech upon returning home.

The Board of Peace, inaugurated by Trump in Davos, aims to promote stability and peace in conflict regions, but its charter notably omits specific references to the Middle East crisis. Key European nations have chosen to boycott the initiative, expressing skepticism about its intentions and concerns over Trump's ambitions to expand United States territory. The board has attracted participation from a range of countries, but notable absences include France, Italy, Denmark, and most European leaders.

Carney emphasized Canada's commitment to sovereignty, pluralism, and multilateral cooperation, positioning the country as a beacon of democracy and shared prosperity. The ongoing tensions highlight broader divisions over global leadership and the future of international cooperation, as middle powers seek to assert their influence amid rising populism and great power rivalry.